Speeches

As individuals, on our journey to adulthood we often crave independence. We wish to free ourselves from the dictates of parents, guardians, supervisors. But as we mature we realize that with independence comes great responsibility, hope and expectation. We are responsible for our actions, the consequences of our decisions and more importantly, to achieve our […]

TOPICS:
election,Message to the Nation,national budget,oil and gas,Standing Committee,The Cabinet,VAT,

One year ago, when you cast your vote and placed upon the shoulders of the People’s National Movement, the mandate to take responsibility for the affairs of state, the Government which I have the honour and privilege to lead willingly and graciously accepted the mantle fully conscious of having made two very deep seated commitments […]

Emancipation closed the door on a dark period of our country’s history, not to be forgotten, but from which we may learn and chart our future. It shattered an unjust status quo. Emancipation brought a new dynamic to colonial society fuelling upheavals and changes which would later take us along the path to Independence.

TOPICS:
development.,Eid-ul-Fitr,Message to the Nation,Muslim Community,peace,

Following this period of self-discipline and personal sacrifice; the celebration of Eid now asks the Muslim community to have empathy for the poor, make amends, renew old acquaintances, heal shattered bonds, revitalize relationships and spend quality time together as a family. So too, as a Nation, as we join in the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr, we […]

It is indeed a singular honour and distinct pleasure for me to deliver my inaugural address to you on a day that commemorates the signing of the original Treaty of Chaguaramas on July 4, 1973. The efforts which have been made to align our meetings on or around this date is further testimony to the […]

Jun 30 2016
PM Rowley’s Remarks – Post Cabinet Media Briefing (Thursday 30th June 2016)
Good afternoon members of the media, I just want to add a comment or two on the subject that Minister Dillon, Minister of National Security, mentioned, that is the whole question on how we are viewed with respect to our effort in treating with the whole question of trafficking in persons. The fact that we […]

Labour Day in Trinidad and Tobago is a very significant day on the national calendar. It is the day set aside for all of us to focus on the labour movement and the role it plays in developing the workforce and by extension the nation. It is often said that our most precious resource is […]

I would like to first thank the Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers Association for extending an invitation to me to speak at this very auspicious event. This event not only highlights the achievements of individuals and firms within our manufacturing sector, it is also underscores the need for vision, innovation and fortitude to create new ideas, […]

Notwithstanding our small, geographic size, Trinidad and Tobago may boast of many internationally acclaimed accomplishments. We have excelled and continue to register significant achievements in the areas of academia, diplomacy, music, fashion and sport. Yet perhaps none of these successes is as great as the enduring capacity of our people, to create from our social […]